VCU proposal for Navy Hill area development in limbo after City Council vote
Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer A VCU proposal to build temporary housing for relatives of long-term hospital patients remains pending a week after Richmond City Council voted to strike down the Navy Hill development plan. The proposal for an area in Navy Hill called “Block D” would include new office spaces for the VCU Medical Center, […]
VCU students call bills prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination a step in right direction
Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer Bills prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ Virginians in employment, housing and public accommodations are garnering support from VCU students, who call it a step in the right direction and say “other states should follow in our footsteps.” Two proposals to grant more protections for LGBTQ people in Virginia are advancing through the […]
Analysis | More than 1,000 Democrat-backed bills pass by crossover, Republican tally trails
Hannah Eason, Capital News Service A record number of bills passed in the House of Delegates ahead of the “crossover” deadline, considered the halfway point in the session when a bill has to pass its chamber or it dies. Democrat-led efforts such as marijuana decriminalization, removal of war memorials, and an assault weapons ban squeezed past […]
University Counseling Services offers one-on-one sessions, but some students say services weren’t adequate
Lindsey West, Contributing Writer University Counseling Services offers students a range of mental health services, but an individual’s path through the system varies depending on their circumstances. And some students say what was offered to them wasn’t adequate to address their mental health concerns. “It wasn’t really what I expected,” said Adam Dunlap, a freshman […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Caring for mental health improves the commonwealth
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, we can all agree that living in the City of Richmond comes with a number of undeniable privileges. We can shop in Short Pump, eat at some of the finest restaurants in Carytown and spend the night walking around downtown after a beautiful day on the James River. But during […]
Being a police officer is a choice. Being black is not.
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor For centuries, black Americans have found themselves leading movement after movement in an effort to be rewarded with the same privileges and freedoms as the rest of the nation. The civil rights movement was a prominent example of such activism. Today, Black Lives Matter advocates for collective justice for black Americans. Yet, […]
‘The Power to Heal’ sheds light on fight for desegregation, equal access to health care in hospitals
Jiana Smith, Contributing Writer Chief of Health Impact at VCU Health Sheryl Garland recounted VCU’s legacy of segregated health care during the discussion of the film “The Power to Heal” at the Larrick Student Center on Thursday evening. “In the Kontos Building, there is an archway for St. Philip Hospital,” Garland said. “My parents were […]
Review | ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ pairs nostalgia with cringe
Josh Clinton, Contributing Writer One year ago, the internet was greeted by one of the most nightmarish abominations imaginable. The original design of Sonic for the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie was deemed so grotesque by the masses, Paramount did what no one expected: listen to the fans and change the design to be more faithful […]
‘Sustainable’ screening highlights environmental issues important to VCU
Katherine Noble, Contributing Writer For Marty Travis, a seventh-generation farmer in central Illinois, selling local, sustainable produce isn’t just about the food. It’s about the relationships he fosters with members of the community. As part of the Environmental Film Festival, VCU hosted a screening of the documentary “Sustainable.” The documentary follows the journey of Travis’ […]
What’s happening: Feb. 19 events calendar
See Something THURS., 2/20 ICA artist lecture by Lavar Munroe The Department of Painting and Printmaking will host an artist lecture from Bahamian artist Lavar Munroe, whose work includes painting, drawing, sculpture and installation art. The talk will be held at the Institute for Contemporary Art. For more information, contact Kat Wilson at papr@vcu.edu […]